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Prowess007:I have heard cases of people saying you can move 3 months prior to the start of school sessions |
Icesnow:Yes you can, provided you don't have a bachelor's degree. However, getting a visa on the other hand might be tricky due to the migration act. |
denzel231:If you address the reasons for denial, then yes. But if not, another denial would be sure to be on your doorsteps. |
Ogundare26:What price range are you thinking of in terms of tuition. The good thing about studying nursing is that an array of jobs are available to you. PCA or AIN jobs Support workers either in disability or mental health et.c Just remember, you have a limit of 48hrs a fortnight during school sessions, but can work unlimited when you're on the school break. If you don't have an agent, get one. I heard IDP doesn't charge agent fees (not sure if I got that correctly). Apply to universities of your choice. You can also choose to apply for a diploma of nursing course. It's much more cheaper- in some cases it's half the tuition of that of a university degree. |
VampireeM:Sorry, I couldn't find the email. I think it's gotten lost in my inbox folder. ![]() |
inertiia:Try to ask your questions on the forum in the other student page and you'll be given the answers you seek |
VampireeM:I recently did. I think it took about a week to get a response after biometrics. |
Pappibearr:She can just upload it to her immi account, I don't think it will affect her visa status. |
OvaSabi1:Do you have a list of schools you would like to apply to. Go onto the school's website, their approved lists of agents should be there. P.S, if you already have an agent, why not work with them to submit applications to the school's on your list |
freshStarz:Unfortunately, Australia and cheap don't belong in the same sentence, and i think you can get the latest exchange rate by googling it. |
Pappibearr:I have no issues with utilizing agents and compensating them for their services. In the past, I have engaged agents despite facing less-than-satisfactory treatment and dealing with inefficient processes. However, even though I reached out to all the approved agencies listed on the school's website, including IDP, I did not receive any response despite numerous emails and phone calls. At this juncture, I have decided to take matters into my own hands and handle the task myself. |
Amry90:That's awesome! Thank you ![]() |
AussieJoan: |
@Solitin40 and other experts in the group. . |
Deprofessional: |
Thaddeus91:Health insurance can be via BUPA. You may or may not be asked for a medical test. Although, I think you'll be asked to go for biometrics collection (unfortunately, I don't know how much it costs, sorry). |
Pappibearr: |
Abeyjide:She can apply for a bachelor degree in nursing or go for a masters of nursing practice (it's specifically for people who didn't study nursing for their first degree. |
Rules regarding WORKING HOURS on a student visa- 500 From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders will be re-introduced. Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and completely removed in January 2022 to allow primary and secondary student visa holders to work over their normal limit of 40 hours per fortnight to address workforce shortages. The Australian Government has announced that student visa holders already working in the aged care sector on 9 May 2023 can continue to work unrestricted hours in the aged care sector until 31 December 2023. From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for all other student visa holders will be re-introduced and capped at the increased rate of 48 hours per fortnight. This ensures that student visa holders are able to focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and qualification, while remaining able to support themselves financially, gain valuable work experience, and contribute to Australia’s workforce needs. Taken from the homeaffairs website. |
@tunlex01 and other gurus in the house? Do you think there will be another 189 invitation round for this FY, or it'll be the next FY |
Wrap46:Maybe join the Nigerian community in Sydney if you haven't. |
Bush2013:Yes, you can. |
Smile4mee01:Happy New Year! Unfortuantely, a silly mistake on my part cost me my golden mail . Anyway, am still holding out for the next invitation rounds.Hope you've been good sha! |
skimpy:If they decide that life isn't for them, that's a different case but throwing away what they've studied for disability support work isn't worth it in my opinion. The human body won't remain young forever. |
OAOA:Unfortunately, I may not be able to, I heard there is a Melbourne group on whatsapp. You may have to ask around here to get added to that group, they might be able to help. |
OAOA:It's not, am afraid. |
OgogoroDegree:It's a post study work visa meant for people who studied in Australia, duration can be from 18 months to 3 years if am not mistaken. |
I saw a question earlier about switching to nursing especially if your first degree was not in nursing. Yes, it is doable but not all schools have that program. I think University of Melbourne does it, it's called Master of Nursing science ( and yes, you will be eligible to get a nursing license when you're done). |
Smile4mee01:Dude, I don leave you for student visa, Currently on 485 and reaching out for the golden mail. |
WORK! WORK! WORK! It's only befitting that I start with this as it is usually the first thing that may cross your mind when the honeymoon phase elapses or in my case, the only thing on my mind 95% of the time. It's a well known fact that you need money to survive here and in order to do that, you need to work. Here's my take on this (please note, this has been my experience so far and you shouldn't take it as gospel). If you're a student without scholoarship, sponsorship or you're not the child of dangote . You know you'll need money to survive.i) How much are you willing to sacrifice to get that $$. (I like saying except you get a job that pays you $100/hr. It's hard to combine working more than 40 hrs a week and studies- I used to work between 80 to 85hrs per week and it was horrible). There are 3 choices a) Sacrifice your studies for that cash ( you won't fail but you might not graduate with a distinction of first class.....you might fall in the category of people wey dey shout even P's get degrees). However before going down this route, think about what happens when you finish studying, will your grades affect your future career progression or not? b) You give equal time to both studies and work: This is self explanatory. c) You dedicate more time to your studies than working: Like I said earlier if you don't have a fat pocket coming into the country, OYO is your name and this might not work well for you. ii) After deciding the above, think about what budget will be suitable for your needs. Please, don't make a mistake here, it's better you overestimate your needs than the opposite. Our gist for here na stories that touch the heart. iii) Connect with people that have the right information you need. Please don't limit yourself to only Nigerians or Africans as you can miss out on a lot of opportunites by doing so. iv)Research the sector you want to work in and find a job that you either like or can tolerate for a long time. If you get a job that you hate, after 3 months ( you go become regular visitor to HR because you lack motivation to do that job and will do things you aren't supposed to do). v) After you have gotten the job there are some things you should consider: a) Does the job closely aligns with what you're studying? (e.g if you're working in aged care and you're a nursing student). If the jobs does, that's good but don't sit down with a company for too long, explore and get other similar jobs. What you should be aiming for is a higher job position and pay so that by the time you are done with your studies.... Your resume would be looking soo juicy that the job you really want won't be out of reach. b) if the job doesn't align with your future career and the reason that you are working there is because of $$, make sure you shop around and find a job for the highest amount of $$ you can find. I must mention this. I have heard about some people (Nigerians) who studied medicine in Nigeria and are medical doctors but when they came to Australia they went and sat down in the disability sector. That calabash dem dey shake untop your head for village strong wella, make una continue. TO BE CONTINUED! |


. Anyway, am still holding out for the next invitation rounds.
